| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. |
| anemia |
a medical condition caused by having too few red blood cells or red blood cells that are not working properly. People with anemia may be pale, feel weak, and have difficulty breathing. |
| buoyant |
lighthearted or cheerful. |
| clamor |
a loud noise that goes on for sometime. |
| counterfeit |
made to look like something real in order to cheat people. |
| cower |
to crouch or cringe in fear. |
| format |
the way in which something is arranged or organized. |
| friction |
the rubbing of objects against each other. |
| inanimate |
not having or showing the characteristics associated with life; lifeless. |
| latter |
the second of two things mentioned. |
| personnel |
all of the people who work for a business or other organization. |
| preliminary |
coming before, so as to prepare for something else. |
| prior |
happening earlier in time or sequence. |
| ritual |
a set of actions always done in the same way, often because of custom or tradition. |
| untrustworthy |
not to be depended upon for honesty, loyalty, or responsible conduct. |